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The Greening of Albuquerque - Free Lecture By Mayor Martin Chavez

Published on June 3, 2009 in Events and UNM Continuing Education. Closed Tags: , , , .

June 5, 2009; 1pm - 4pm

Martin ChavezAlbuquerque Mayor Martin Chávez, who is dedicated to ensuring Albuquerque’s health and prosperity for future generations, will give a free public lecture on “Albuquerque Green.” The lecture will be held at 2pm in the North Building Auditorium at UNM Continuing Education. The lecture is part of the “Living Green – You Can Do It!” green fair and membership drive that the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at the University of New Mexico is hosting.

The green fair will be held on June 5th from 1pm – 4pm. At the event, there will be experts and displays where patrons can check out simple ideas to improve their homes, gardens, and lifestyles.

Also, those attending the event who are age 50+ can join the many seasoned learners who enjoy courses at the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute for only $20. Distinguished professors and other experts give their best teaching in courses on art, history, literature, science and much more.

For more information on the lecture, green fair, or membership drive please contact Maya Sutton at 277-6179 or mmsutton@unm.edu or visit dce.unm.edu/osher.

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New Discounted Osher Membership Program

Published on May 8, 2009 in UNM Continuing Education. Closed Tags: , , , .

Are you 50 years of age or older?

osher coupleBecome a new member of our Osher Lifelong Learning Institute and receive these exclusive benefits on Summer and Fall classes during 2009:

• 10% discount on Personal Enrichment Program classes of your choice
• Free Special Osher Lifelong Learning Member Events

Other benefits with membership:

• 10% discount to many events at Popejoy Hall (does not include Broadway Series)
• 10% discount to all events at Keller Hall
• Announcements for the cultural events at Maxwell Museum of Anthropology, Institute for Medieval Studies and UNM Art Museum

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You can learn more about Osher membership online at dce.unm.edu/osher.
You can register for your Osher Membership Here.
To apply the 10% discount, contact our Registration Office at 277-0077 x1.
UNM employees can use tuition remission for course tuition fees.
10% discount does not apply to Story of New Mexico lectures, trips and tours.
Discount is not transferable, cumulative or applicable to any in-class materials, books or special fees.

Register Now!
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Osher Lifelong Learning March Classes

Published on February 9, 2009 in Business and UNM Continuing Education. Closed Tags: .

The Age of the Baroque [19102]

Explore the 17th century European style of art called Baroque that primarily served a political purpose. The art supported the powerful Counter-Reformation Movement of the church in response to the threat posed by the Reformation set in motion by Luther.

Baroque is the Art of Bernini, Rubens and others who used their imagination and stunning virtuosity in the visual arts. The strong emotional aspect of this art form will be the main focus of this course. Also, enjoy a field trip to the instructors home, library, and gallery in Corrales.

Mondays, 1-3pm
March 2- April 20
Cost: $70

Ancient Healing Wisdom [19302]

This course offers hands-on practice in non-invasive healing techniques drawn from Egyptian, Chinese, East Indian, European, Latin and Native cultures. Participants will learn to do healing ceremony, curanderismo limpias, energy balancing and kinesiology, and will craft their own wellness plan.

Wednesdays, 1-3pm
March4- April 8
Cost: $60

The Maximal Evenness of Music, Mathematics & Physics [19614]

The evolution of the theory of Maximally Even Sets—a theory initially constructed to model musical scales—will be traced from music to mathematics to physics. In addition, a visual definition and recent applications of iterated maximally even sets in musical voice-leading will be discussed. Musical examples will include works by Brahms, Beethoven, and Liszt.

Tuesday, 7-8:30pm
March 24
Cost: $20

Click here for more information on the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute.